Norwich City midfielder Harrison Reed admitted his loan spell away from Premier League Southampton has opened his eyes over his future – one that may yet include the Canaries.

The 23-year-old midfielder came through the ranks at Southampton, but had to wait until last summer to finally get a spell away from St Mary’s and gain some significant first-team experience.

Reed had made 30 senior Saints appearances before this season. Saturday’s frustrating goalless draw with Bolton at Carrow Road made it 32 outings in a yellow shirt alone in the current campaign; his latest coming at full-back.

That reality has clearly made an impression on Reed, who has little more than two months remaining on his current Norwich stay.

Having previously noted a long-term deal that ties him and a decent wage to Southampton until the summer of 2021, the weekend saw Reed’s tone noticeably change as he reflected on his season so far – albeit after another day of agonising in front of the Canaries’ home supporters.

“I don’t feel like I want to go back to sitting in the stands, training all week and then on a Saturday not being involved. That’s not something I want to do and I think if you asked many footballers, they would agree.

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